Rooted Youth Project
The Youth Project is back for 2026!
Choreographer Isaac Abriel will work with pre-professional and emerging level dancers on a new creation, to be performed in our "Elemental Rhythms" show in July.
2026 Youth Project Dancers:
Freya Archibald, Abby Blanchard, Maeve Boyne, Kahlan Briand, Akira Brown, Olivia Charbonneau, Kaylee Evans, Natasha Haraga, Nev Holland, Julia Keyes, Fátima López, Molly MacLellan, Sophie MacMillion, Keenan Oliver, Josie Parrott, Martha Raymond, Sage Rizcallah, Mychal Sullivan, Bree Torgrimson
PER Residency
Offered annually since 2021, our PER (play, explore, research) Residency is a one week program, designed for choreographers & dancers to play, explore, and research new ideas together.
PER 2026 Choreographers:
Nathaniel Dooks, Sangeeta Raju, Reg Rose/Prudence Maroon
Dancers:
Kenneth Haggett, Fátima López, Josh Murphy, Haven Robert, Maeghan Taverner, Chenlu Shao, Georgia Skinner
Professional Classes & Workshops
Throughout the season we host Drop In Jazz classes, taught by Kathleen Doherty and visiting guest artists. Classes are generally taught at an Intermediate/Advanced level, and are held at Halifax Dance & The Maritime Conservatory.